The title character of "Emilia Pérez" is not a good person. Her lawyer, Rita (Zoe Saldaña), thinks she can become one, agreeing to facilitate a notorious cartel leader's gender transition in part because "Changing the body changes the soul / Changing the soul changes society / Changing society changes everything.

Karla Sofía Gascón faces backlash for resurfaced tweets about Muslims, George Floyd, and Oscars diversity policies.

Karla Sofía Gascón has officially made Oscar history. On Thursday morning she became the first openly trans person ever to be nominated in an acting category.

The internet campaign to rescind "Emilia Pérez" star Karla Sofía Gascón's Oscar nomination over her criticism of supporters of fellow Best Actress nominee Fernanda Torres has caused a new debate over Academy rules.

One of the stars of “Emilia Pérez” has become the first openly transgender performer to be nominated for an Academy Award in an acting category.

Karla Sofía Gascón has made Oscars history as the first out transgender woman to be nominated in an acting category.

Karla Sofía Gascón, the star of the French film "Emilia Pérez," has become the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Academy Award. Gascón was nominated in the Best Actress category for her role in the Spanish-language musical crime drama. The movie, directed by Jacques Audiard, is available on Netflix.

Emilia Pérez' star Karla Sofía Gascón has become the first openly transgender actor to be nominated for an Academy Award.

Gascón is up for Best Actress at this year's ceremony, alongside four other nominees announced on Thursday, Jan. 23